Check-in at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is at 3 PM and check-out is at 11 AM.

If you wish to check in early, you may call ahead and request an early check-in for a fee. Early check-ins are not guaranteed and are based on availability. Guests must check out by 11 AM on the day of their departure.

To avoid paying a one-night stay penalty, all reservations must be canceled at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date. Any guest who cancels a reservation less than 24 hours prior to arrival will be subject to a one-night stay penalty plus tax. Group reservations and guests staying longer than 5 days are subject to a different cancellation policy; group reservations must be canceled 30 days in advance.

Yes, the front desk is staffed 24 hours a day for guest assistance.

Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

Yes, parking is available on-site at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge.

Parking is available to guests for a fee of $20 per night plus tax.

Valet service is not available.

EV charging stations are not available.

We do not provide shuttle service or airport transportation.

Rideshare and taxi services, including Uber and Lyft, are easily accessible in the area.

We offer a range of hotel rooms in San Diego, California, including Courtyard Kings and Courtyard Two Queens, Ocean View Kings with or without fireplaces, and our spacious Ocean View Suite King, all designed for modern coastal comfort.

Yes, accessible rooms are available to accommodate guests’ needs.

Pets are not allowed. However, service animals are welcome.

We do not have mini fridges, microwaves, or coffee makers in the guestrooms.

Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available in rooms and public areas.

All guest rooms have air conditioning and heating.

We do not offer cribs or extra beds.

Housekeeping is provided daily to ensure your room stays clean and comfortable throughout your stay.

There is no on-site restaurant or bar at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge.

Room service is not available.

A complimentary breakfast is provided daily at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge. Guests can enjoy it in their room or pick it up in the lobby.

We do not have a pool.

There is no on-site fitness center or gym.

Spa services are not available.

Yes, if you are looking for things to do in Cardiff CA, our lodge is ideally located just steps from San Elijo and Cardiff State Beaches, and a short walk to the iconic local landmark, the Cardiff Kook.

On-site activities and entertainment are not available.

Meeting or event spaces are not available.

There is no business center on-site.

Printing and workspace services are not available.

We are ideally located just steps from San Elijo and Cardiff State Beaches, and a short walk to iconic local landmarks like the Cardiff Kook and Magic Carpet Ride sculpture, making us a top choice among hotels in Cardiff CA.

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is conveniently located in Cardiff by the Sea, approximately 25 miles from San Diego International Airport, just 0.7 miles from Cardiff State Beach, 0.5 miles from the Cardiff Kook, and roughly 1 mile from San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve.

Local bus routes and rideshare options are easily accessible near our Cardiff by the Sea location.

Pets are not permitted at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge. Service animals are welcome.

There are no designated pet areas or amenities.

The Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is an entirely non-smoking property. Failure to comply with our non-smoking policy will result in a cleaning and deodorization charge of $200 - $500 USD, depending on the extent of damage done to the guest room.

No additional resort or facility fees are charged.

Luggage storage is available for registered guests.

Guest services are available at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge to assist with reservations, recommendations, and local guidance.

Packages can be shipped to the hotel for guest pickup.

Laundry or dry cleaning services are not available.